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Panasonic
UF-8200 Monochrome Laser Fax and Printer

Mono laser fax with 550-sheet tray and network scanner. A closer look at the benefits, the limitations, and the alternatives.

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THE SHORT ANSWER

Our take

Panasonic's North American brochure presents the UF-8200 as a plain-paper monochrome laser fax with a 19-ppm printer, a 550-sheet standard tray and a 100-sheet ADF. A network scanner module is standard, and the documented interfaces include 10/100 Ethernet and USB 1.1. The brochure also shows 120 V support and multiple-copy capability. It does not establish automatic duplex or a recommended monthly workload. This is a fax-and-document handling choice for a wired office that values a large paper reserve; it should not be selected for duplex or workload needs that the brochure leaves open.

Consider it for

An office prioritizing monochrome fax and network scanning with a large standard paper tray, 120 V support and wired Ethernet..

Look elsewhere if

Choose a different model if automatic duplex, a documented monthly range, built-in wireless, or newer USB connectivity is required.

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Pros & cons

What could work for you, and what to consider before buying.

What works in its favor

  • Panasonic lists a 550-sheet standard tray and 100-sheet ADF for sustained paper handling and stacked originals.
  • The network scanner module is standard, with 10/100 Ethernet listed for wired sharing.
  • The North American brochure identifies 120 V support for local electrical planning.

What to weigh up

  • The brochure does not establish automatic or manual duplex printing.
  • A recommended monthly page range is not provided in the reviewed source.
  • USB 1.1 is older than the interface on many current workstations and should be checked for compatibility.
Specifications and exact model details

The key details

Published product specifications
Model coveredUF-8200
Main functionsMonochrome print, fax, copy and network scan
Print output19 ppm; 550-sheet standard tray; 100-sheet ADF
Two-sided printing10/100 Ethernet and USB 1.1; duplex and workload unconfirmed

Performance figures are manufacturer claims. Source checked October 14, 2026. Regional models and included accessories can differ.

Full review: how the features affect your choice

What the features mean for you

What role does the UF-8200 fill?

Panasonic describes the UF-8200 as a plain-paper monochrome laser fax with printer functions. The brochure also identifies multiple copying and a standard network scanner module, so it can handle several document tasks beyond receiving a fax. It remains black-only for printed output. Offices evaluating it should focus on fax, scanning and paper handling rather than assuming that a product with a scanner module also has modern all-in-one features such as automatic duplex or wireless networking.

How much paper and original handling is documented?

The North American brochure lists a 550-sheet standard paper tray and a 100-sheet ADF. The tray can reduce refills in a shared document workflow, and the feeder can move a stack of originals through scan or fax tasks without placing every page individually. The source packet does not establish duplex scanning, so two-sided originals may need additional handling. Check feeder condition, rollers and included tray parts on an older machine; listed capacity describes the design, not the state of a particular unit.

What does the printer's speed figure say?

Panasonic gives a 19-pages-per-minute print rating in its brochure. Treat that as a manufacturer specification rather than a measured result for every document or used machine. The source does not provide a recommended monthly range, so capacity and rated pace cannot answer how much sustained work is appropriate. If the device will serve a department, request exact-model workload guidance and compare it with the normal month rather than using the large tray or maximum figures as a proxy.

How can the office connect it?

The brochure lists 10/100 Ethernet and USB 1.1, and identifies the network scanner module as standard. Ethernet provides the documented wired path for shared print and scan workflows; USB is available for a direct setup. Built-in wireless is not established in the reviewed packet. Because USB 1.1 is an older interface, check the intended computer, operating system and driver support before buying for a modern workstation. Confirm the actual ports and network scanning setup on the specific machine.

Are two-sided print jobs supported?

Automatic duplex is not established by the checked Panasonic brochure, and the packet does not confirm a manual duplex procedure either. Keep both fields unknown. If automatic two-sided output is important, do not infer it from the printer's office orientation or its paper capacity. A model with an explicit duplex specification is easier to match to that need. The UF-8200 can still be considered for fax and network scan work where one-sided printing is acceptable or where further primary documentation resolves the question.

Which office should consider it?

Its combination of a large tray, 100-sheet feeder, fax, network scanner and Ethernet suits a document-centered office more than a personal desk printer. The 120 V rating is documented for the North American configuration. The main compromises are its older USB connection and unconfirmed duplex and workload guidance. Verify exact cabling, network scan compatibility, installed modules and physical condition before purchase. Those checks concern the offered device; the brochure alone does not establish current availability or the state of a particular unit.

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Look for a current network MFP if newer interfaces or automatic duplex are essential to the office workflow.

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Before you buy

Does the UF-8200 include a network scanner?

Yes. Panasonic's North American brochure lists the network scanner module as standard on the UF-8200.

What is the standard paper-tray capacity?

Panasonic lists a 550-sheet standard tray and a 100-sheet ADF for original documents.

Is automatic duplex confirmed?

The reviewed brochure does not establish automatic duplex for the UF-8200; keep that feature unconfirmed.

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Sources and review basis

Sources & review basis

We use the linked product documentation for the features above. Our suitability notes and buying advice are editorial judgments based on those features, not measured performance results.

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The decision

The UF-8200 fits wired fax and scan work with substantial paper handling, provided its older USB and unknown duplex guidance are acceptable.

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